Altheya: The Dragon Empire is High Rollers' third main campaign. It is a high magic fantasy campaign in the homebrew setting of the Altheya Nexus, inspired by many classic fantasy sources such as the Lord of the Rings and Records of Lodoss War, with additional inspiration from various games and other anime (such as Delicious in Dungeon).
Episode 1
A World of Stories
Nov 5, 2023
Welcome to Altheya: The Dragon Empire, a brand new D&D 5e campaign with new characters and a whole new custom, homebrew World of Stories! In the Village of Burnell, 5 unique characters find themselves in the middle of an investigation and must work together for the first time to solve the mystery!
Episode 2
What's Yours is Mine
Nov 12, 2023
Classes are revealed as the team heads to Blackrock Mine to apprehend some criminals!
Episode 3
Into the Depths
Nov 19, 2023
The party work together to delve into the depths of Blackrock Mine... as long as they don't awaken the skittering horde!
Episode 4
The Lightless Chasm
Nov 26, 2023
At the bottom of Blackrock Mine the team encounter the criminals they've been seeking... as well as another wave of the skittering Belamorph horde!
Episode 5
Blood and Fire
Dec 3, 2023
The team leave Burnell towards Ashen Rest but an event in the night creates a rift between Ophelia and Xantheus!
Episode 6
The Ashen Road
Dec 10, 2023
The party mop up the last of the Gnolls, Ophelia goes on a hunt and we arrive in Ashen Rest!
Episode 7
The House of the Rose
Jan 7, 2024
Happy new year! We're exploring the diverse city of Ashen Rest and preparing to meet the Duke!
Episode 8
The Toad and the Tower
Jan 14, 2024
The party get very distracted by a prophetic Toad and an ancient Tower!
Episode 9
The Duke's Favour
Jan 21, 2024
We’re scheduling a meeting with Duke Ignarius and attending the evening service in Brightshadow Cathedral in this lore packed episode!
Episode 10
Fortunes Foretold
Feb 4, 2024
The now-in-need-of-a-team-name Team have a day to explore Ashen Rest! We're picking up jobs from the bounty board and getting our fortunes told!
Episode 11
Guild Politics
Feb 11, 2024
The team prepare for their first Guild Mission in Ashen Rest! Time for some new threads, then it’s time to ROLL INITIATIVE!
Episode 12
Lights in the Dark
Feb 18, 2024
The Guilds of Ashen's Rest fight back against the Lamplighters as the party experience their first stand-off and uncover a sinister plot!
Episode 13
Heralds of Doom
Feb 25, 2024
The team discover more about the Lamplighter's sinister plans by visiting an ancient Elf and the clerics of Ashen's Rest!
Episode 14
His Draconic Majesty
Mar 3, 2024
We're finally meeting Duke Ignarius and handing in our Duke's Favour for a handsome reward!
Episode 15
The Haunting of the Enticing Devil
Mar 10, 2024
Two mysterious strangers want to interrogate Xantheus and the crew and the team prepare themselves for the Scarred Lady in the haunted Enticing Devil!
Episode 16
Possession of a Dhampyr
Mar 17, 2024
The Scarred Lady appears in the Enticing Devil and has taken control of our dear Dhampyr Ophelia!
Episode 17
Illuminating Truths
Mar 24, 2024
Rowan and Xantheus try to find a cure for their curse while investigations into the Lamplighter's Guild accelerate!
Episode 18
Gifts of the Tiefling
Apr 7, 2024
The Green Tiefling Kalifris re-emerges with a gift for the team before they attend a dinner with the Lamplighter's Guild!
Episode 19
Blood and Shadows
Apr 14, 2024
The "Boyos" investigate Guildmaster Morris while Gruff investigates a curse... but strange shadows emerge in the dead of night as we ROLL INITIATIVE!
Episode 20
Child of the Grave
Apr 21, 2024
The city has been shaken by recent events as the team tries to come to terms with the passing of a dear friend.
Episode 21
The Dragon's Confessions
Apr 28, 2024
Xantheus is forced to spill all his secrets while Ophelia continues her brutal journey through the Greylands!
Episode 22
Harrowed Reunions
May 5, 2024
Xantheus is forced to spill all his secrets while Ophelia continues her brutal journey through the Greylands!
Episode 23
Trouble in the Tunnels
May 26, 2024
The party reunite with Ophelia and make their way to the catacombs under the Church of the Scions!
Episode 24
The Iron Crows
Jun 2, 2024
The gang encounter further troubles deep in the sewers of Ashen Rest!
Episode 25
Ashes to Ashes
Jun 9, 2024
A green shroud encases Ashen Rest as the Lamplighter's(sic) plans come to fruition!
Episode 26
The Battle for Ashen Rest
Jun 16, 2024
A summoning ritual must be stopped as the aptly named Demon Slayers charge through an army of Demons in the Battle for Ashen Rest!
Episode 27
Under the Shadow of Death
Jun 23, 2024
Just two turns remain in the party's desperate charge against the Lamplighter's plot... but more surprises are on the way!
Episode 28
A Brief Intermission
Jul 7, 2024
The Heroes of Ashen Rest get a few days of rest to gear up and prepare for a grand tournament!
Episode 29
Festival of the Forge
Jul 14, 2024
The Grand Tournament is almost upon us but first the heroes explore the delights of Altheya in the Festival of the Forge!
Episode 30
A Knight's Tale
Jul 21, 2024
The team encounter a new ally in need of some help as the Grand Tournament begins! Knights, take your places... the battle for glory BEGINS!
Episode 31
The Conquest!
Jul 28, 2024
Our glorious and fearless knights fight their way through the tournament and the entire team takes part in a big 6v6 Conquest battle in the Grand Tournament!
Episode 32
Consequences
Aug 4, 2024
The gang attend the final event in the Festival of the Forge: a lovely party in the ducal palace, the Dominus Ignarum! A perfect opportunity to catch up with all the knights and old friends. What could go wrong?
Episode 33
A Question of Quests
Aug 11, 2024
After a stressful and celebratory party in the Ducal Palace the team meet with Dame Cassandra, Duke Ignarius and Emberissa who offer the gang a series of juicy new quests that will take them all across Caldra!
Episode 34
A Grave Sermon
Aug 18, 2024
Ophelia hosts the first sermon for the Grave Father in Ashen Rest as she tries to open the gateway for our ghostly friend Tyrea!
Episode 35
All Bark and All Bite
Sep 1, 2024
The team awaken their haunted gardens once again and face off against a terrible foe while Ophelia remembers some awful mistakes!
Episode 36
The Long Road Ahead
Sep 15, 2024
A new dawn days and the team consider their new "Main Quests" but Xantheus shares some not-so-recent news that might shake things up. We're also buying out every store we can find in preparation for the long road ahead!
Episode 37
Into Dangerous Lands
Sep 22, 2024
The party are leaving Ashen Rest on a new journey across the dangerous lands of Caldra! What kind of monsters might they encounter on their journey?
Episode 38
The Ashen Citadel
Sep 29, 2024
The journey out of Ashen Rest continues as the party encounter the ominous structure of the Ashen Citadel... but the ruined keep isn't empty and someone is calling for help!
Episode 39
Embers Between Friends
Oct 13, 2024
The party continue their assault on the Ashen Citadel! Can the gang save the two prisoners and can Xantheus control his spells under the influence of Crownsteel?
Episode 40
These Golden Hills
Oct 27, 2024
The party encounter a potential money-maker as they make their way to a small mining colony deep in the Ash Hills!
Episode 41
Deceptions in the Deep
Nov 3, 2024
The party is split as Rowan faces a terrible danger deep in the mines. Can the party reach their half-giant friend in time?!
Episode 42
The Roads Less Travelled
Nov 10, 2024
The team break some bad news and Rowan takes the lead down some roads less travelled in Altheya: The Dragon Empire!
Episode 43
Corridors In Disguise
Nov 17, 2024
The party fight through the cavernous shortcut through the Ash Hills and discover that a river is just another form of their greatest enemy: corridors!
Episode 44
The Heart of Dharunnax
Nov 24, 2024
The High Rollers are descending into the Heart of Dharuunax(sic) to rescue two dragons that have been tainted by the dark Crownsteel that's poisoning the Ash Hills!
Episode 45
The Curse of Crownsteel
Dec 1, 2024
The High Rollers are descending into the Heart of Dharuunax(sic) to rescue two dragons that have been tainted by the dark Crownsteel that's poisoning the Ash Hills!
Episode 46
What Remains Behind
Jan 5, 2025
The party look upon their gruesome work as they escape from the Heart of Dharunnax and work their way back to Ashen Rest!
Episode 47
Heart and Hearth
Jan 12, 2025
The party are approached by some dragons just outside of Ashen Rest! Luckily, they're dragons they know. Unluckily, they're dragons they know.
Episode 48
Downtime Decisions
Jan 19, 2025
The crew are graced with some well deserved rest and make grand plans on how to advance their characters. They also have to speak with the Duke about their recent quest but that's totally fine and not at all stressful.
Episode 49
A Maiden's Kiss
Jan 26, 2025
St Tyfeen's Day is upon us and the team explore yet more wondrous festivities in Ashen Rest as they upgrade the Tyrea's Rest and see some threads of their next grand adventure!
Episode 50
The Gullible Jotnyr
Feb 9, 2025
We're back with some revelations, some rituals and some resupplies in Altheya episode 50: The Gullible Jotnyr!
Episode 51
A New Story Bee-gins!
Feb 16, 2025
It's time to leave Ashen Rest and embark on a new journey as the team chase down rumours of a new Proto-Magi Vault in the area!
Episode 52
Tall Tales in Colvel
Feb 23, 2025
The party deal with a polymorph problem as they enter the village of Colvel to investigate many different ghost stories in their hunt for a proto-magi vault!
Episode 53
The Gallowack Hunt
Mar 2, 2025
The team gather further information in the vibrant village of Colvel as they continue their hunt for the legendary and mythical Gallowack!
Episode 54
Whispers of Madness
Mar 9, 2025
The Gallowack continues it's maddening assault on the party as they try to rescue a squire and find their way into a proto-magi vault!
Episode 55
Possession of a Dragonborn
Mar 16, 2025
A colourful orb takes control of Xantheus and the party tries to break him free as they are lead towards a proto-magi vault!
Episode 56
Chromatic Quandary
Mar 23, 2025
The party are split as they enter into the proto-magi vault! Can they team up again to solve some chromatic puzzles while fending off the horrors in the Red Wing?!
Episode 57
The Family
Mar 30, 2025
The heroes explore the deepest and most dangerous floor of the Red Wing where they'll encounter alien prison cells and a family of totally normal plant people who wish to throw the team a totally wholesome feast!
Episode 58
Traps of the Ancients
Apr 6, 2025
The heroes rise through the Red Wing to uncover more of the dungeon! Will they find a ton of loot or just a series of ancient and dangerous traps?!
Episode 59
Vermillion Auxa-9
Apr 13, 2025
The heroes rescue everyone they can as they ascend to the final room to encounter the leader of the Red Wing: Vermillion Auxa-9!
Episode 60
One Door Closes
Apr 20, 2025
When one door closes... a new journey begins! The heroes escape the Proto-Magi Vault and embark on a long journey home as they unwind from recent events!
Episode 61
River of Stars
Apr 27, 2025
The party have some hard questions and get some startling answers about Xantheus as they conclude their journey and head home in style!
Episode 62
New Recruits
May 4, 2025
It's time to turn Tyrea's Rest into a working tavern! That means supplies, staff and more as the Heroes enjoy some downtime!
Episode 63
Obsidian Wrath
May 11, 2025
The heroes face their greatest challenge yet when Obsiddias learns the truth about Xantheus and the Proto-Magi Vault!
Episode 64
The Beach Episode
May 18, 2025
The party travels to distant lands and they explore the coastal town of Wavemeet in the Suncrest Isles! It's time for a relaxing beach episode!
Episode 65
The Deadeye
Jun 1, 2025
The heroes continue their battle in defense of Kalifris as Rowan inspires some travellers to take action! Also, it's time for some Wavemeet Minigames!
Episode 66
The Lavender Gardens
Jun 8, 2025
The gang live up to the "High Rollers" name as they get caught in the Lavender Gardens Mini-Game Trap while Gruff receives a brand new quest!
Episode 67
The Court of Masks
Jun 15, 2025
The heroes finish their murder-mystery / social deduction game before making big plans for their new knightly quest!
Episode 68
How to Get Away with Murder
Jun 22, 2025
Ophelia's "midnight snack" leads the entire party on a series of unexpected and unpredictable consequences!
Episode 69
Ambush from the Deep
Jun 29, 2025
The heroes embark on a new quest across the seas as they face tense conversations and terrifying creatures of the deep!
Episode 70
Fishy Business
Jul 13, 2025
A small port village with a haunted, abandoned church preparing for a grand festival in the midst of an ocean god's wrath? You're seeing all the red flags too, right?
Episode 71
Bounty of the Sea
Jul 27, 2025
A small port village with a haunted, abandoned church preparing for a grand festival in the midst of an ocean god's wrath? You're seeing all the red flags too, right?
Episode 72
Champion Agamox
Aug 3, 2025
Agamox rises from the depths with a horde of crablings! It's time for the party to defend Netting-On-Sea from the first of two Champions!
Episode 73
Cult Smashers
Aug 10, 2025
The heroes recover from a gruelling fight in Netting-On-Sea and track down some loose leads!
Episode 74
Den of Heathens
Aug 17, 2025
The party uncover the second location on the cultist map to uncover more clues to lead them to Coralsong!
Episode 75
Bloodkelp Forest
Aug 24, 2025
The heroes dive deep into the dangerous Bloodkelp Forest in their hunt for Coralsong!
Episode 76
Sacred Ones
Aug 31, 2025
The heroes defend their new Tortle friend from an aquatic threat before exploring Purpurea!
Episode 77
The Stormwall
Sep 7, 2025
Coralsong has summoned an immense Stormwall to block the heroes progress... it's time to split the party and take down some thunderstones!
Episode 78
Glory of Palladrax
Sep 21, 2025
The heroes cross the now destroyed storm wall to face Coralsong and her gargantuan serpentine friend!
Episode 79
Those Golden Bones
Oct 5, 2025
The heroes of Netting-On-Sea gather their much deserved loot and make plans for the next stage of their adventure!
Episode 80
Matteo's Mailbag
Oct 12, 2025
The heroes return home to Ashen Rest and discover a whole lot of mail has been waiting for them! Who could possibly want to contact the party?
Episode 81
Ambition Bleeds Gold
Oct 19, 2025
Some downtime leads to unexpected reunions before Xantheus reveals his letter from Gildai!
Episode 82
Feyweald Favours
Oct 26, 2025
Ophelia continues with her sacrilegious sermons while the party prepare for a journey to new planes!
Episode 83
The Satyr's Plea
Nov 2, 2025
Gruff stands before a prison escort in the middle of the strange new realm of the Feyweald!
Episode 84
The Harlequin
Nov 9, 2025
The heroes must break through a guarded checkpoint to enter into the city of Vathalien in their quest in the Feyweald!
Episode 85
The Tapestry
Nov 16, 2025
Deep within the city of Vathalien the heroes must cross into the derelict Tapestry district to find Blackwing's residence!
Episode 86
The House of ir'Nae'uith
Nov 23, 2025
The party search Blackwing's home for their precious belongings! But the thundering steps of Bludd the Conqueror echo through the tapestry behind them!
Episode 87
Gifts of the Planar
Dec 14, 2025
Xantheus hunts down the remaining planar essences while the party catch up in Ashen Rest!
Episode 88
Crownfall
Jan 11, 2026
Sovereign sends his 'gift' to the Heroes as the Crown shatters and falls towards Altheya!
Episode 89
Beasts of the Crown
Jan 25, 2026
The heroes face off against the horde of Crownfallen beasts as they race towards the landing site of the Sovereign's gift!
Episode 90
Emissary of Sovereign
Feb 1, 2026
The Emissary of Sovereign defends a portal at the landing site of Crownfall!
Episode 91
Courier of Crownsteel
Feb 8, 2026
Phase two begins against the Emissary but Xantheus has other plans for the Sovereign!
Episode 92
Grave Concerns
Feb 15, 2026
The heroes return to Ashen Rest and face some daunting tasks with some iInterrogations, apologies and confrontations!
Episode 93
The Eye of Argus
Feb 22, 2026
The Champions of Ashen Rest celebrate their hard earned victory before their tavern gets some expected (and unexpected) visitors
Episode 94
The Gallow's Eyrie
Mar 1, 2026
Malady answers some pressing questions as the party head to the Ecliptic Order stronghold: Gallow's Eyrie and meet with a Deva blacksmith!
Episode 95
Prison Break!
Mar 15, 2026
The heroes face off against corrupted inmates as they find themselves in the middle of a PRISON BREAK!
Episode 96
Obey the Edict
Mar 29, 2026
Gruff charges into the fray as Edith takes control of the prison complex, Gallow's Eyrie! Can the heroes catch up and take down this threat in time!?
Episode 97
Welcome to the Azarr Steppe!
Apr 5, 2026
Rowan leads the charge into his homelands as we embark on a journey through new lands filled with new creatures and horizons where life, uhhh, finds a way! Welcome... to the Azarr Steppe!
Episode 98
The Therapy Tapes
Apr 12, 2026
The heroes look for guidance from Skeyla as they dive deeper into Rowan's dreams, Ophelia's aspirations, Xantheus' insecurities and Gruff's regrets. It's therapy that's free in D&D, we'd be stupid not to accept it.
Episode 99
The Power of Friendship
Apr 26, 2026
Rowan spills some secrets and we learn the true power of friendship as the heroes continue down some dream-paths towards the Whetstone!
Episode 100
The Song of Stone
May 3, 2026
Rowan spills some secrets and we learn the true power of friendship as the heroes continue down some dream-paths towards the Whetstone!
Episode 101
Return of The Reforged
May 10, 2026
The heroes recap their recent adventures in the Azarr Steppe as they had back home to Ashen Rest. It's time to prepare for a family reunion and catch up on some allies, including a weirdly distant Obsiddias!
Episode 102
Brother, Where Art Thou?
May 17, 2026
Xantheus' stress takes control as the heroes prepare to meet his brother on the path to Ashen Rest!
Episode 103
Clash of the Auregans
May 24, 2026
Rexanath has prepared for his encounter against the heroes as they battle one of their most dangerous foes to date!
Episode 104
A Promise Fulfilled
May 31, 2026
Rexanath Auregan switches tactics as the battle rages on between siblings and heroes!
Episode 105
Fallen Flames
Jun 7, 2026
The heroes grieve their recent loss as the clock runs desperately short... it's finally time to head to Kelscarris!
Episode 106
Kelscariss, City of Dragons
Jun 14, 2026
It's finally time for the heroes to head to Kelscariss, the City of Dragons! What will the heroes find on the other side of a very strange Travel via Plants?
Episode 107
Coach Gruff and Father Varis
Jun 21, 2026
Gruff faces his latest and greatest challenge: 11 teenagers struggling to work as a team! Ophelia invites the team into the Ossean Embassy of Kelscarris to meet all the other ambassadors!
Episode 108
Deep Dreams in Kelscariss
Jun 28, 2026
Some deep dreams in the heroes new home leads to even deeper conversations as the party make plans for the oncoming events in Kelscariss!
Episode 109
The Ascension Alleycats
Jul 5, 2026
The gang attend their first training session with the Ascension Alleycats and discover some unlikely pairings in the team!
Episode 110
Academia Investigations
Jul 12, 2026
The heroes enter the Academia with a story to tell about a missing professor!
Episode 111
Fury of the Tarnished
Jul 19, 2026
The party is split as Xantheus is ambushed by two high ranking Diadem Agents. Can he survive the attack long enough for help to arrive?!
Episode 112
The Watchtower
Jul 26, 2026
The heroes agree to meet with Malcolm Tombs after his very generous offer to join the secretive organisation: Watchtower!
Episode 113
Operation Opal
Aug 9, 2026
The heroes prepare their disguises to break into the Diadem's Opal Lounge but Xantheus and Ophelia have other plans with their Soul Cage!
Episode 114
Stealth and Deception
Aug 16, 2026
Infiltration into the Opal Lounge begins! Can the party bluff their way through a secret Diadem hideout and find Miss Peridot before they're discovered?
Episode 115
Glitter and Peridot
Aug 23, 2026
Ophelia, Gruff and Xantheus are unmasked by Glitter and Miss Peridot in the basement of the Diadem's secret base!
Episode 116
Bound in Blood
Aug 30, 2026
The heroes wrap up some dangerous loose ends as the battle wraps up in the Diadem's Opal Lounge!
Episode 117
The Moral Choice
Sep 6, 2026
The 'heroes' continue their investigations in the Opal Lounge as Xantheus tries to find a way to remove the Diadem's deadly tattoos!
Episode 118
Breakers of the Curse
Sep 13, 2026
The party return to Emberissa's estate to meet with old allies as a ritual begins to break a deadly Diadem curse!
Episode 119
Ascension Alleycats vs Frosthill Foxes
Sep 20, 2026
It's match day! Round one of the Hatchball championships kick off with the Ascension Alleycats vs the Frosthill Foxes!
Episode 120
The Ossean Ball
Sep 27, 2026
Welcome to the Ossean Ball! Kelscarris’s grand night of diplomacy and intrigue! Rub shoulders with Ilmera’s most powerful elite, sample exotic delicacies, and uncover secrets of the land of undeath.
Episode 121
Mystery of the Illusory
Oct 4, 2026
The heroes (not Xantheus) investigate the strange plot unfolding at the Ossean Ball!
Episode 122
The Guilty and the Dead
Oct 11, 2026
The heroes have ended the plot in the Ossean Ball by rescuing Lord Umbraxion... but now they must identify the culprits!
Episode 123
A Reckoning
Oct 18, 2026
The heroes attempt to rally their distant allies after Aura's threats of a reckoning. Gruff gets some answers for some long standing questions and the party attend the most important meeting of their lives! This is the season finale of Altheya: The Dragon Empire!